Hi, my name is tracy63!

tracy63

Hello to all, I hope you can help me with some advice. I have copd and other health problems, in 2016 I was awarded standard rate mobility but since then my condition has become much worse to where now I no longer leave my house unless to attend medical appointments, my daughter drives me to most of them,but when she can’t I have to make my own way there which causes me anxiety before I even leave the house. Yesterday I had a doctors appointment (this journey used to take me 10 minuets walking ) it took me 55 minuets I left the house an hour before my appointment. I was in a bad way when I got home telling myself I was never going to leave my home again. My review for pip is in November 2019 could I try and apply for the enhanced rate before then, but a bit scared they might take away my standard rate, spoke to someone on another forum and he said this could happen. Many Thanks Tracy

tracy63

P.s and I had to pay £20 for the advice 

Ami2301

Hi @tracy63 welcome to the community!

Sorry to hear this. The man you spoke to is correct, there is a possibility that you may lose your award if you notify them now. It is a difficult decision to make considering your review is over a year away. There are very knowledgeable members in the community who will be more than happy to advise you and will be in contact with you soon

Do let us know if you need any further assistance!

tracy63

Hi Amy2301 thank you for your reply, I look forward to any advice I can get. Many Thanks to you. Tracy

Richard_Scope

Hi @tracy63

Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, and we have PIP and DLA discussions here. Jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
If you need anything, just let us know.